dexterous

汉语翻译

a. 灵巧的, 惯用右手的

词型变化：

异体字:dextrous 名词:dexterousness 副词:dexterously 

英语解释：

形容词 dexterous:

1. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
   同义词：deft, dextrous

例句：

1. The English Minister can often gain a point by dexterous dealing in Parliament.
   英国的内阁成员在议会中以巧妙应付的手段往往可以获得成功。
2. The manager was dexterous in handling his staff.
   那位经理善於运用他属下的职员。
3. A difficult, dexterous, or clever act designed to amuse.
   把戏，绝技一种娱乐性的、复杂的、技巧性的或灵活的行为

详细解释：

dex.ter.ous

adj.（形容词）
Skillful in the use of the hands.
灵巧的：手的使用熟练的
Having mental skill or adroitness.
机敏，聪明：有脑力上的机智或伶俐的
Done with dexterity.
用右手的：惯用右手工作的

来源：
From Latin dexter [skillful]
源自 拉丁语 dexter [熟练的]

【引伸】
dex.terously
adv.（副词）
dex.terousness
n.（名词）
<参考词汇><同义词>dexterous,deft,adroit,handy,nimbleThese adjectives refer to skill and ease in performance.
这些形容词的特性指熟练和灵巧的表现。
Dexterous implies physical or mental agility:
Dexterous 指身手或头脑敏捷的：
例句：
dexterous fingers.
灵巧的手指，

例句：
.This study [of law] renders men acute, inquisitive, dexterous, prompt in attack, ready in defense, full of resources. (Edmund Burke).
.这项 研究指出男人敏锐，机警，进攻果断，随时准备防御、充满机智. （埃德蒙·柏克）。

Deft suggests quickness, sureness, neatness, and lightness of touch:
Deft 表示快捷，果敢，熟练，轻巧：
例句：
decorated the cake with a few deft strokes;
用几下轻巧的击打装饰蛋糕；

例句：
defused the hostility with a deft turn of phrase.
用巧妙的措辞去除了敌意。

Adroit implies ease and natural skill, especially in dealing with challenging situations:
Adroit 暗示自在，自然巧妙尤指处理引起争议的局面：
例句：
an adroit skier;
自在的滑雪者；

例句：
an adroit negotiator.
灵活的谈判者。

Handy suggests a more modest aptitude, principally in manual work:
Handy 表示更加敏锐，特指体力劳动：
例句：
handy with a saw and hammer.
熟练地使用锯和锤。

Nimble stresses quickness and lightness in physical or mental performance:
Nimble 指体力或脑力运行快捷：
例句：
nimble feet;
敏捷的脚步；

例句：
nimble wits.
敏捷的才智